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Centene Corp

Common Name
Centene
Country
United States
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans
Employees
60,500
Ticker
CNC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Centene Corporation is a diversified healthcare enterprise providing a comprehensive range of managed care services to government-sponsored healthcare programs. Specializing in serving uninsured and u...

Centene's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Centene completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Centene has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Centene’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Centene's TCFD Report 2025
a. Centene's TCFD Report 2025
b. Centene's TCFD Report 2024
b. Centene's TCFD Report 2024

Insights into Centene's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCentene amounted to44,214metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Centenedecreased by 31.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Centene's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e-4%+14%-33%-27%-22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Centene's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Centene were 7,825 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Centene reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Centene's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Centene's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Centene's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Centene reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,671 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 36,389 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Centene reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Centene's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 63.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Centene's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 33.79% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Centene use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Centene reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Centene's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Centene's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Centene reported 1,184,419 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Centene includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Centene's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e-2%-37%+9%-28%-11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Centene's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Centene reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,184,419 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Centene reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Centene's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 57.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Centene's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Centene disclose?

In 2024, Centene reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Centene's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Centene's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,082,810 tCOâ‚‚e(91.42%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 30,857 tCOâ‚‚e(2.61%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 29,280 tCOâ‚‚e(2.47%)

Centene's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(2.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(91.4%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(2.5%)

Insights into Centene’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Centene reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,825 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 163,021 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Centene's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000200,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Molina HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,646Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MCigna GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 244,356Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MEli Lilly and CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,043Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MBio Rad LaboratoriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,563 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,671Scope 1 Intensity: 3.95 tCO2e/$MJohnson & JohnsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 314,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,820Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MAvantorYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,784Scope 1 Intensity: 5.82 tCO2e/$MExact SciencesYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,759Scope 1 Intensity: 4.39 tCO2e/$MHCA HealthcareYear: 2022Scope 1: 755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 60,400Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MWalgreens Boots AllianceYear: 2024Scope 1: 284,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147,655Scope 1 Intensity: 1.92 tCO2e/$MCooper CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,895Scope 1 Intensity: 14.93 tCO2e/$MHalozyme TherapeuticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,015Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MBiogenYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,676Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MZoetisYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,392 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,256Scope 1 Intensity: 10.95 tCO2e/$MIlluminaYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,372Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MAgilent TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,510Scope 1 Intensity: 4.56 tCO2e/$MGE Healthcare TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,974 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,672Scope 1 Intensity: 5.34 tCO2e/$MUnitedHealth GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 105,782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 400,235Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MCardinal HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 160,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226,841Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MAlignment HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,703Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MHumana IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,480 tCO2eRevenue: $M 117,751Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MIDEXX LaboratoriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,461 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,898Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MDexcomYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,328 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,033Scope 1 Intensity: 2.07 tCO2e/$MElevance HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 176,781Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MCVS HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 261,522 tCO2eRevenue: $M 372,804Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MCenteneYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 163,021Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$M

How does Centene's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Centene reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.8, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Centene rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Centene ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Centene among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Centene's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Centene reported a total carbon footprint of 1,228,633 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.38% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Centene's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.96%.a

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